Bid Executive

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Bid Executive

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Salary: £35000 - £41000 per annum + plus bonus and excellent benefits per year
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 1 day ago

  • Sector: Procurement
  • Contact: Melanie Bell
  • Contact Email: MBell@theonegroup.co.uk
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Expiry Date: 05 June 2025
  • Job Ref: BBBH53901_1746544610

I am working with one of the UK's top 50 law firms, with a reputation for excellent and employee satisfaction.

They are looking for a Bid Executive to join their team due to an internal promotion, this role can be based in any of their East Anglia Offices, Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich or Chelmsford.

The firm offer a great range of benefits including company bonus, hybrid working, contributory pension and generous holiday allowance.

The role is likely to involve;

  • Production of tender documents, proposals and presentations as and when required including tenders for all offices, practice areas and sectors as appropriate.
  • Advising on bid best practice as appropriate.
  • Using innovative thinking to ensure the promotion of key themes and messages within the tender proposal.
  • Input and co-ordination to assist with the maintenance of an opportunities pipeline within our existing CRM database for holding and sharing tender information and analysis.
  • Delivering PQQs, RFIs and ITTs, managing the process from identification to post-submission.
  • Supporting the pitch teams with presentations, instigating rehearsals and providing constructive critiques.
  • Re-writing and editing content proposals, which includes input from a variety of stakeholders.
  • Utilising Pitch Perfect software as well as inputting data through SharePoint.
  • Carrying out web-based research to source general information as part of the bid support function.
  • Undertaking client and market research.

In addition you will maintain and update the firm's legal directory and support the marketing team with sales collateral.

Ideally you will demonstrate the following attributes;

  • Proven experience of writing proposals, tenders and presentations, ideally within the professional services sector.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative and provide pro-active support to colleagues.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • The ability to work calmly under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Flexible and adaptable around working hours.
  • Strong team player.

Attention to detail and and proofreading experience would also be desirable.

A great firm to work for, so please contact me if this sounds like your next opportunity!